Coax, n. A simpleton; a
dupe. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
Coax (?; 110), v. t. [imp.
& p. p. Coaxed (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Coaxing.] [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a
person easily imposed upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F.
coquin knave, rogue.] To persuade by gentle,
insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to
soothe.
Syn. -- To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade;
entice.